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Governor Ron DeSantis will be visiting communities impacted by Hurricane Michael along with FEMA Administrator Brock Long on Wednesday, January 16, 2019. The Governor will also join state and local officials for a briefing and roundtable on the latest recovery efforts. [Read more…] about ICYMI: Governor Ron DeSantis to Visit Florida Panhandle with FEMA Administrator
Commissioner of Education Pam Stewart today presented Gulf Coast State College (GCSC) President John Holdnak with a $25,158 check to support students, faculty and administrators who were impacted by Hurricane Michael. [Read more…] about Commissioner Stewart Presents Gulf Coast State College with $25,158 Check to Help Students and Staff Recover from Hurricane Michael
To assist utility customers affected by Hurricane Michael, the Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) today granted ESAD Enterprises, Inc.’s d/b/a Beaches Sewer System (Beaches) request to implement a standby charge. The charge will benefit customers unable to receive wastewater service due to storm damage. [Read more…] about PSC Assists Beaches Utility Customers Affected by Hurricane Michael
The Florida Education Foundation today awarded nine panhandle school districts who were hit hardest by Hurricane Michael a literacy grant that will enable them to re-stock their libraries and classrooms. Division of Public Schools Chancellor Hershel Lyons presented the check in person to Bay District Schools, Gadsden Education Foundation, Holmes County School District and Jackson County School District. [Read more…] about Florida Education Foundation Donates Nearly $30,000 to Hurricane Michael Impacted School Districts from Re-Book to Re-Build Fundraiser
Governor Rick Scott today announced the launch of two VISIT FLORIDA Hurricane Michael assistance programs to aid local tourism businesses in the counties that were included in the FEMA major disaster declaration on October 11. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott Announces the Launch of Tourism Assistance Programs Following Hurricane Michael
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has granted the Florida Public Service Commission’s (PSC) request to temporarily waive two Lifeline Assistance program rules for participants in 12 Florida counties affected by Hurricane Michael. [Read more…] about FCC Waives Lifeline Rules for Customers Hit by Hurricane Michael
Musician Brianna Kalon, a Florida native, was deeply moved by the devastation suffered by communities across the Florida Panhandle during Hurricane Michael. Inspired, she worked with songwriter John Hilton Revell and songwriter and producer Miller Joyner to create a heartfelt, moving song and music video to lift up those affected by the catastrophe and encourage others to continue providing relief to victims. [Read more…] about Music Video “Carry On” is New Anthem of Hope to Drive Donations for Hurricane Michael Victims
International Medical Corps is continuing its efforts to help Floridians following the devastation caused by Hurricane Michael, collaborating with FedEx and AbbVie to deliver, set up and outfit two temporary clinics for PanCare Health. The facilities and equipment will enable PanCare Health to continue offering medical and dental services to at-risk populations in Marianna and Panama City who were affected by the storm. [Read more…] about International Medical Corps, with Support from FedEx and Abbvie, Deploys Temporary Clinics to PanCare Health for Patients in Need After Hurricane Michael
Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam announced that estimated agricultural damages due to Hurricane Michael total nearly $1.5 billion, with the timber industry bearing the brunt of the devastation at $1.3 billion in economic losses. [Read more…] about Commissioner Adam Putnam Announces Estimated $1.5 Billion in Agricultural Damages Due to Hurricane Michael
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis released the following statement today regarding Moody’s credit reporting agency’s recent report about the financial impact of Hurricane Michael on Florida. [Read more…] about CFO Jimmy Patronis: Florida in Good Financial Position to Recover from Hurricane Michael
